21 May
Meet at the Bastide Saint Antoine, in the world HQ village of perfume, Grasse.
A welcome apéritif, pastis like a local or Provence rosé to accompany a game of pétanque, followed by a 2 Michelin starred dinner prepared by Jacques Chibois.
Cross into Italy over the Colle della Maddalena for a half day of performance drive coaching at a race-track with Josh Hill and a hot lap with Damon Hill, then overnight in the heart of the Langhe and Barolo region, Monforte d’Alba.
On the final day, start in the vineyards to finish on the mountain passes of Liguria, high above the Mediterranean, with a final evening in a small perched Italian village.
21 May
Meet at the Bastide Saint Antoine, in the world HQ village of perfume, Grasse.
A welcome apéritif, pastis like a local or Provence rosé to accompany a game of pétanque, followed by a 2 Michelin starred dinner prepared by Jacques Chibois.
22 May
An exciting drive over the mountain passes of the southern Alps, home to the iconic Historic Monte Carlo Rally, then along the incredible fiery red Gorges de Daluis and over the highest pass in Europe, the Col de la Bonette
Apéritif and gourmet dinner with fine wine pairings based on local produce at Villa Morelia at the foot of the mountain pass in the Alps of Haute Provence with Damon and Josh Hill.
23 May
The day starts with a short drive over the Colle della Maddalena into Piedmont, Italy, for a half day at the Busca Kart Planet race track.
Each guest can enjoy some driving tips with Josh Hill, performance driving coach, and a hot lap with Damon Hill, followed by lunch at the track.
Then another short drive to the temple of wine, Monforte d’Alba, in the Langhe region, with a wine tasting and gourmet dinner at La Ribezza with Piemonte wine pairings and, of course, Barolo, with Damon and Josh Hill.
24 May
Start with the discovery of the stunning Cappella del Barolo, then a drive into the wild Ligurian mountain passes, to finish in a tiny perched village close to Monaco with a final evening of celebrations.
25 May add-ons
Golf or Monaco Formula 1 GP, or other bespoke stays
Grand Tour to Monaco
Includes:
• 4 nights’ accommodation B&B in 4 and 5 star hotels
• Evenings:
o Pétanque apéritif and 2 Michelin starred dinner at Bastide Saint Antione
o Apéritif and gourmet dinner with wine pairings at Villa Morelia
o Wine tasting and gourmet dinner with Piemonte wine pairings at La Ribezza
o Apéritif and final celebration dinner with wines, Liguria style, for the final night
• 3 lunches with soft drinks (wine on request)
• Half day at Busca Kart Planet race-track, including hot lap with Damon Hill and tuition by Josh Hill